Tottenham wins Sydney Cup after late Richarlison strike
Richarlison scored in the closing seconds to give Tottenham a 2:1 win over Chelsea; Estevao opened the scoring and Tonali equalised.
Tottenham claimed the Sydney Cup after a 2:1 victory over Chelsea in Australia on 1 August 2026. The win came during a preseason friendly tournament and marks the first trophy for the club under new manager De Zerbi.
Chelsea took an early lead when Estevao scored in the 21st minute, but Sandro Tonali levelled the match to 1:1 later on. The equaliser steadied Tottenham as they searched for a late breakthrough.
Midway through the game, Danso was shown a red card and Tottenham were reduced to ten men. Despite the numerical disadvantage, the team kept pushing forward and defended resolutely.
In the final seconds of the match Richarlison produced the decisive moment, scoring to make it 2:1 and hand Tottenham the trophy. The late winner silenced Chelsea and completed the comeback for the Premier League side.
Although the Sydney Cup is a preparatory competition, the result provides De Zerbi and his squad with momentum and a winning atmosphere ahead of the regular season. Securing silverware early in his tenure gives the manager an immediate confidence boost.
The game in Australia underlined Tottenham’s ability to respond to setbacks during a tour far from home, and the club will return to Europe with a trophy and fresh belief before domestic obligations begin.
Photo: press material from the event
